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The 2nd Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and Canada Research Floor. | The 2nd Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and Canada Research Floor. | ||
== Info Desk == | ==Info Desk== | ||
Stop at the | Stop at the Reference Desk to get your research questions answered. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you. | ||
== Research Specialists Desk == | ==Research Specialists Desk== | ||
When you need help with research problems you can talk to a research specialist. Our specialists can help you with research methodology, record extraction, reading the old handwriting, and even reading records in another language. | When you need help with research problems you can talk to a research specialist. Our specialists can help you with research methodology, record extraction, reading the old handwriting, and even reading records in another language. | ||
== Glass Room == | ==Glass Room== | ||
Reserve one of our glass classrooms for your group to use when you're here. This room can hold up to 8 people. It is also equipped with a network cable and power outlet found in the center of the table. All reservations are based upon availability. | Reserve one of our glass classrooms for your group to use when you're here. This room can hold up to 8 people. It is also equipped with a network cable and power outlet found in the center of the table. All reservations are based upon availability. | ||
== 2nd Floor Lab == | ==2nd Floor Lab== | ||
This computer lab has 30 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor. | This computer lab has 30 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor. | ||
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This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to [[Family History Library Classes and Webinars]] on the FamilySearch Wiki. | This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to [[Family History Library Classes and Webinars]] on the FamilySearch Wiki. | ||
== Microfilm Readers == | ==Microfilm Readers== | ||
Throughout the years there have been many different styles of microfilm readers available. On the 2nd Floor we have 123 different types of readers available for your use. Types of available readers: | Throughout the years there have been many different styles of microfilm readers available. On the 2nd Floor we have 123 different types of readers available for your use. Types of available readers: | ||
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*3 65x Magnification Right-Hand Readers | *3 65x Magnification Right-Hand Readers | ||
== Microfilms == | ==Microfilms== | ||
This floor contains microfilms found from the United States and Canada. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, French, Spanish, and Latin. You may find more languages as you do research on your family. You can make copies of documents you find on microfilms at the Copy Center. | This floor contains microfilms found from the United States and Canada. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, French, Spanish, and Latin. You may find more languages as you do research on your family. You can make copies of documents you find on microfilms at the Copy Center. | ||
== Microfiche Readers == | ==Microfiche Readers== | ||
There are 4 microfiche readers available for your use. You can make copies of the documents you find on microfiche at the Copy Center. | There are 4 microfiche readers available for your use. You can make copies of the documents you find on microfiche at the Copy Center. | ||
== Copy Center == | ==Copy Center== | ||
Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the 2nd Floor: | Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the 2nd Floor: | ||
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*Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1) | *Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1) | ||
*Money Exchange: This machine will give $1.00 bills. | *Money Exchange: This machine will give $1.00 bills. | ||
*There are 36 free lockers for you to store your personal items. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the day. | *There are 36 free lockers for you to store your personal items. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the day. | ||
*Ask your questions about where to find microfilms or books in the collection. | *Ask your questions about where to find microfilms or books in the collection. | ||
*There are 3 printers available throughout the floor for your use. | *There are 3 printers available throughout the floor for your use. | ||
== ScanPro Readers == | ==ScanPro Readers== | ||
We have new work stations that are equipped with ScanPro microfilm readers. These workstations have some of the following features: | We have new work stations that are equipped with ScanPro microfilm readers. These workstations have some of the following features: | ||
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*Adjustable desk stations | *Adjustable desk stations | ||
== Research Computers == | ==Research Computers== | ||
There are 82 research computers available on the 2nd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs: | There are 82 research computers available on the 2nd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs: | ||
*Ancestry.com | *Ancestry.com | ||
*ArkivDigital | *ArkivDigital | ||
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These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center. | These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center. | ||
== Hearing Impaired Area == | ==Hearing Impaired Area== | ||
We also have research consultations are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. There is an area of 12 computers reserved for ease of use. These computers are loaded with all of the same programs that you will find on the Research Computers. If you need assistance, please see a volunteer at this bank of computers. | We also have research consultations are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. There is an area of 12 computers reserved for ease of use. These computers are loaded with all of the same programs that you will find on the Research Computers. If you need assistance, please see a volunteer at this bank of computers. | ||
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These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center. | These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center. | ||
== Special Collections == | ==Special Collections== | ||
Some items in our collection are restricted to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo identification and a temple recommend (or a Letter from your Bishop) are necessary to use Special Collections. Special Collections is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday. | Some items in our collection are restricted to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo identification and a temple recommend (or a Letter from your Bishop) are necessary to use Special Collections. Special Collections is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday. | ||
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[[Category:Family History Library]] | [[Category:Family History Library]] | ||